9 Arabian desserts that are a must-try in Dubai

Dubai is not just about luxury shopping, high-tech amenities and skyscrapers. It also boasts a rich culinary landscape which is equally good for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. And those with a sweet tooth can have a lot to explore, as the region offers a wide variety of indulgences. Beautifully balanced between sweetness and fragrance, these treats tell a story of celebration and hospitality. Scroll down to learn about the nine Arabian desserts you can't miss in Dubai.

It is a Middle Eastern shortbread cookie and a staple in Arabian households, made with semolina or flour, butter, or ghee, dates. The mixture is pressed into carved wooden moulds and then baked to perfection.

It is one of the most famous crunchy and atomic desserts and is made with thin filo pastry filled with chopped nuts like pistachios and walnuts, sweetened with sugar syrup or honey.

This interesting dessert translates to Ali's Mother and refers to a creamy bread and butter pudding, served with puff pastry or torn-up croissants layered in a large dish with pistachios, dried coconut flakes and sultanas or dates. It is topped with milk, cream, and sugar and then baked to perfection.

It is a type of cake made with semolina, powdered coconut and is soaked in syrup and garnished with blanched almonds.

It is a pancake-like dish made with flour, sugar and eggs, and also uses mild spices like turmeric, cardamom, and saffron, which is served with a drizzle of dates syrup.

It refers to small fermented dough balls made from wheat or barley, which also includes dates, saffron, and turmeric. They look like puffed buns and are served with honey and cheese. (Image: Instagram/

These are deep-fried dumplings, which are crispy outside and fluffy inside. Made with flour and yeast, these dumplings are flavoured with cardamom and saffron offering a very distinctive taste.

This is one of the most popular desserts and is made up of a thick layer of mild white cheese, which is topped with crushed vermicelli noodles or shredded wheat, and is served hot with a topping of sugar syrup.

It is a creamy pudding delight made with rice, milk, sugar, and syrup, which is topped with pistachios.

It is a rich dessert made with wheat flour cooked into a soft dough, topped with date syrup, butter, and spices like cardamom. (Image: Instagram/beotana)